Germain’s Plum Cake Tin Bundle

Germain’s Plum Cake Tin Bundle

The Germain’s Plum Cake Tin Bundle from Oxford Cigar Company pairs one of the most unique and coveted aromatic Virginia blends in the pipe world with three complementary tobaccos that span English, Oriental, and VaPer territory. Each bundle includes one tin of Germain’s Plum Cake Mixture 1.75oz, one tin of Balkan Sasieni, one tin of G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake, and one tin of Rattray’s Jocks Mixture, creating a well rounded collection for pipe smokers who appreciate depth, nuance, and variety across styles.

Key benefits and features

• Four distinctive blends in one bundle: Combines a legendary aromatic Virginia, a classic Balkan English, a modern VaPer flake, and a Latakia forward Cavendish mixture for a collection that covers nearly every major pipe tobacco category.
• Germain’s Plum Cake Mixture 1.75oz: A Virginia based aromatic from J.F. Germain & Son with a spiced wine, dark rum, vanilla, and anise casing that smokes mild, fruity, and complex, unlike any cherry or vanilla aromatic on the market.
• Balkan Sasieni: A London recipe English mixture blending Macedonian and Black Sea Orientals with Northern Cyprus Latakia and fine Virginias for a smooth, savory, perfectly balanced smoke.
• G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake: The fourth entry in Greg Pease’s Zeitgeist Collection, a pressed flake of Virginias, Orientals, and 31 Farms St. James Perique from Cornell & Diehl that delivers medium bodied fruity, sweet and sour, and spicy complexity.
• Rattray’s Jocks Mixture: A dark, full flavored Scottish blend of Latakia and Cavendish that burns slow and cool with surprising sweetness and a mellow, easy going personality despite its dark appearance.
• Cellar and collection worthy: All four tins age beautifully, with the Plum Cake and Ellipsis Flake in particular developing richer, more integrated flavors over months and years of sealed storage.

What’s in the bundle

Germain’s Plum Cake Mixture 1.75oz

Produced by J.F. Germain & Son in the British Isles, Plum Cake Mixture is a Virginia based aromatic blended with a special black tobacco formulated from air cured leaf. The tin note alone sets it apart from anything else on the shelf, smelling like a combination of spiced wine, dark rum, vanilla extract, honey, and licorice with a back note of orange and clove. The fine ribbon cut shag lights easily and burns to a fine white ash with little moisture left behind. In the smoke, the flavoring is restrained and never syrupy, allowing the Virginia sweetness to lead while dark dried fruit, anise, light spice, and a tangy white wine character weave in and out across the bowl. Strength is mild, nicotine is gentle, and the room note is outstanding, making Plum Cake an ideal morning or afternoon smoke with coffee.

Balkan Sasieni

Created in London at the beginning of the 20th century, Balkan Sasieni combines the choicest Macedonian and Black Sea region Orientals with Latakia from Northern Cyprus and rich Old Virginia leaf. The blend starts mild and leans toward medium as the bowl progresses, with savory Oriental spice, leathery and earthy Latakia depth, and a subtle natural sweetness from the Virginia component rounding out the edges. It burns clean, leaves a fine aftertaste, and produces an excellent room note that has made it a staple for English blend enthusiasts worldwide.

G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake

Ellipsis Flake is the fourth release in master blender Greg Pease’s Zeitgeist Collection, manufactured by Cornell & Diehl using a pressed mixture of primarily Virginias, Orientals, and St. James Parish Perique from 31 Farms in Louisiana. The moist broken flakes need no dry time and burn cool, clean, and slow. The profile is deeply rich and complex, with fruity, sweet and sour dried plums, figs, raisins, and spice from the Perique balanced by toasty Virginia sweetness, light nuttiness, floralness, and a mesquite like smokiness. Strength and taste sit just past medium, with nicotine below center, meaning it rewards attention without overwhelming. This is a modern VaPer flake that appeals to traditionalists and adventurous blenders alike.

Rattray’s Jocks Mixture

Described by Rattray’s as “a very dark and full bodied, mild mixture of surprising flavor,” Jocks Mixture pairs Latakia with a generous portion of Cavendish for a slow burning, consistently sweet, and remarkably smooth smoke. Despite its dark, almost black appearance, it stays mild in strength and gentle on the tongue, with the Latakia providing just enough campfire savory character to give the Cavendish sweetness a backbone. It burns cool and clean, making it an excellent evening smoke or a comforting companion on a cold day when you want something dark and satisfying without intensity.

Bundle contents

Who is this bundle designed for?

Pipe smokers who want to explore beyond a single style will find this bundle covers four distinct categories, from the exotic aromatic world of Germain’s Plum Cake through classic Balkan territory with Sasieni, into modern artisan VaPer with Ellipsis Flake, and finishing with the dark, mellow comfort of Jocks Mixture.

What makes Germain’s Plum Cake different from other aromatics?

Plum Cake uses a spiced wine and dark rum style casing with anise, vanilla, and citrus notes over a Virginia and air cured black tobacco base, which creates a sophisticated, dessert like profile that never turns syrupy or artificial the way many cherry or vanilla aromatics can.

What is G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake and why is it special?

Ellipsis Flake is part of Greg Pease’s Zeitgeist Collection, blended with Cornell & Diehl using authentic 31 Farms St. James Perique, Virginias, and Orientals in a pressed flake format that delivers layered complexity, fruity depth, and a mesquite like finish rarely found in VaPer blends.

Is Rattray’s Jocks Mixture strong?

Despite its dark, almost black appearance, Jocks Mixture is surprisingly mild in strength, with the Cavendish sweetness softening the Latakia and creating a slow burning, cool, and gentle smoke that works well for newer pipe smokers or relaxed evening sessions.

Are these tobaccos good for aging?

All four blends benefit from cellar time. Germain’s Plum Cake and G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake in particular develop deeper integration and richer sweetness over months and years of sealed storage, while the Latakia in Sasieni and Jocks Mixture mellows into a rounder, more refined smokiness.

Which blend should I try first?

Start with Germain’s Plum Cake for its unique, mild, aromatic character, then try Rattray’s Jocks Mixture for something dark but easy going, follow with Balkan Sasieni for a classic English experience, and save Ellipsis Flake for a focused session where you can appreciate its layered VaPer complexity.

How should I store the tins?

Keep sealed tins in a cool, dark, temperature stable location. Once opened, smoke within a few weeks or transfer remaining tobacco to a mason jar with a tight seal to preserve moisture, flavor, and the delicate casings and toppings that define blends like Plum Cake.

What pipes pair best with these blends?

A dedicated aromatic pipe works best for Plum Cake so its casing does not ghost into other bowls, while Sasieni and Jocks Mixture pair well with seasoned English pipes, and Ellipsis Flake shines in a smaller to medium Virginia or VaPer pipe where the flake’s complexity can concentrate.